Born with immortal seed

Chapter 501 It turns out to be you
Bai Zichen flew on his sword for thousands of miles before landing on a verdant mountain peak.

The thirty-six jade talismans suppressed by the Moonlit Sword were still restless. They were all top-grade spiritual treasures, and had been refined into natal magic treasures by Xiang Banshan for hundreds of years.

If Xiang Banshan hadn't overdrawn the power of the flower and bird moss on the jade talisman in order to escape, the Moon Spin Sword really wouldn't have been able to suppress it.

This treasure was originally 108 top-grade fourth-tier jade talismans that Xiang Banshan obtained in a secret realm. Each talisman was inscribed with an ancient technique, possessing immense power.

Later, it incorporated ancient floral and bird rubbings, which led to the creation of Lingbao and established the reputation of the Jade Talisman True Lord of the Half-Mountain.

Unfortunately, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals Jade Talismans have extremely high requirements for the user's talismanic realm; those who are not fourth-order talisman masters do not even have the basic qualifications to control them.

If one wishes to be like Xiang Banshan, able to control everything at will and change various spells at will, then one must conduct in-depth research on the Flower, Bird and Lu.

In the cultivation world, there are very few people who meet the qualifications to use it.

"The Taiping Sect has achieved the highest level of success in passing down the Dao of Talismans. The Taiping Talisman Scripture encompasses all kinds of talisman techniques in the cultivation world, and the Taiping Mother Talisman gathers the essence of the Dao of Talismans... If you want to sell it for a high price and the other party is not afraid of offending the Jiunan Sect by consuming the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans, the Taiping Sect is the best choice."

Bai Zichen sealed and put away the jade talismans one by one, as now was not the best time to make a move.

This battle has attracted too much attention; it's necessary to keep a low profile for a while.

Furthermore, he has no connection with the Taiping Sect, so he can't just come to your door and say he wants to sell you the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirit Jade Talismans.

A suitable middleman is needed here.

A top-grade spiritual treasure is a treasure that most Nascent Soul sects can pass down for generations.

Treasures of this caliber are almost always owned and rarely end up on the market for trading.

The Taiping Sect and the Five Phoenix Sword Sect are the opposite; the Taiping Sect was once glorious but is now gradually declining.

It was once a Nascent Soul level power, but ten thousand years have passed since the last Nascent Soul level expert appeared, and it has long been stripped of its title as a super sect.

But even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; it still has its foundation and is much stronger than ordinary Nascent Soul sects.

The Taiping Sect's leader's token is a top-grade, fifth-tier Taiping Mother Talisman. With this talisman, those below the Nascent Soul stage are virtually invincible.

"It would be difficult to exchange a jade talisman for a fourth-tier flying sword. It's not that the Taiping Sect is unwilling, but that this sect has never had any dealings with sword cultivators, so they probably really can't afford it."

Bai Zichen has no chance of switching to the path of talismans, so keeping the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans is useless to him.

"The Taiping Sect's talisman array is ingenious, combining the Dao of Array and the Dao of Talisman... If they are willing to go to Black Mountain to set up a fourth-order talisman array in exchange for this top-grade spiritual treasure, it is not impossible."

After carefully putting away the jade talisman, Bai Zichen did not rush to leave, but instead gazed into the distance as if waiting for something.

The anger in his heart had been greatly reduced as he was forced to abandon his physical body halfway up the mountain.

Ironically, the Xiang family father and son were quite different. The son was first scorched by Ge Cang's lightning magic, and then the old man appeared and was defeated by Bai Zichen's Azure Emperor Longevity Sword.

The thought of the scene in the Nine Difficulties Sect where the father and son faced each other with their nascent souls, both having lost their physical bodies, is somewhat amusing.

This battle was his first encounter with the Great True Lord. Although there were ups and downs, the battle proceeded basically according to plan.

The fact that Bai Zichen has no weaknesses in either his physical body or his primordial spirit is the source of his confidence to challenge opponents of higher levels using his swordsmanship.

Even if another cultivator came, and also possessed the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, without his conditions, at best they could only fight Xiang Banshan to a standstill.

The true meaning of time can disregard everything and sever one's lifespan.

However, you yourself will not be able to withstand the desperate blow from the Great True Lord. It is even possible that the Great True Lord will still have a breath left, while you will be completely annihilated.

"Xiang Banshan was able to neutralize half of the effects of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword. Against a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would be fortunate if a single sword strike could cut off ten years of life... It's just a pity that I still don't have a clue about that high-level cultivation technique. Otherwise, I should really find a place to go into seclusion and cultivate quietly for a while."

This battle didn't bring Bai Zichen much tangible gain, but it drew a clear line, making him understand where he ranked among the Great True Lords.

Xiang Banshan should be ranked third among the Great True Lords, and could be defeated with either the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword or the Star River Sword Formation.

The next level up is the strength of Ma You from the Five Phoenix Sword Sect.

The sword light splits and is paired with two fourth-tier swords. In fact, there is another fifth-tier flying sword in the Sword Sect, which was once the sword of the Nascent Soul Ancestor and can be used in critical moments.

Even if Bai Zichen used all his trump cards and fought with all his might against a second-tier Great True Lord, he could at most maintain an undefeated situation.

The first tier is naturally the Great True Lord of Propagating the Dharma.

The Dao follows nature, and its true meaning is perfect. No matter whether or not a person possesses a heaven-reaching spiritual treasure, Bai Zichen is no match for such a person.

I'm afraid that in the blink of an eye, they'll be drawn into the realm, without even a chance to escape.

He hadn't forgotten that Du Heng's true demon avatar was utterly powerless against the Great True Monarch of the Dharma, and was directly swept into the realm.

When it reappeared, only a hideous demon head remained.

However, there are only two or three Great True Monarchs in the entire cultivation world who are on the verge of becoming a Nascent Soul and are pursuing their final opportunity.

The chances of hitting it are extremely slim.

Of course, this is just a classification of grades made by Bai Zichen based on his own experience, and there are bound to be errors and omissions.

"The Nine Difficulties Sect deserves to die, and Xiang Banshan deserves to be killed!"

By borrowing the power of the 'Time Aura', Bai Zichen greatly enhanced his understanding of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword.

If one can seclude oneself for decades to carefully study and practice, the complete version of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword is highly likely.

However, there is still no clue about the main cultivation method. Moreover, the battle on the mountainside will definitely attract attention from all sides, and the Starry Sea will inevitably make its move in secret.

For safety reasons, it is not appropriate for him to appear in the public eye while he is currently in the spotlight.

The threat from the Starry Sea Demon Clan, the sect that doesn't want to see a peerless swordsman grow up... the threats come from all sides, and caution is never wrong, no matter how small.

"If this person hadn't interfered, I would still be on White Python Mountain, having a pleasant conversation with so many Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Perhaps one of them had even received a top-tier cultivation technique inheritance, and was willing to exchange it for sale without being restricted by sect rules."

A cold glint flashed in Bai Zichen's eyes. He had already formed a deep enmity with Xiang Banshan. Settling the score within a hundred years was not just a harsh statement, but a sincere intention.

"As long as I have a way to escape from a Nascent Soul cultivator, I will follow the example of Senior Brother Ge and block the gate of the Nine Difficulties Sect... Xiang Banshan made me take risks and choose a backup plan in advance, which is an unforgivable crime! I just didn't expect that the person he was hiding behind the mask was this person."

Bai Zichen found a blue stone to sit on, his aura becoming almost imperceptible.

The environment here is not suitable for cultivation, so I simply tried to visualize the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword in my sea of ​​consciousness.

It's not a step-by-step process of breaking down into three parts: Yi Mu Qing Shen Technique, Yang Jian Technique, and Yun Jian Technique. Instead, it's a swift and decisive step when one enters the Black and White River and becomes a favorite of time.

A cyan light swirled, sword light took shape, and the power of time came from all directions.

Until the very last moment when they merged into one and became the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, the foundation began to tremble, ending in failure.

He didn't take it seriously. If it could be cultivated so easily, the method of splitting the cultivation into three parts wouldn't have existed in the first place.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Fish-Dragon Sect uses the Azure Emperor Longevity Sword as his only trump card, devoting all his time to it. He has accumulated experience from generation to generation, but it will still take him several hundred years to truly master it.

Two days later, a plump, round-faced cultivator flew in on the wind.

His Taoist robe was embroidered with countless stars, while behind him was a vast, empty starry sky, drawing the viewer's gaze involuntarily.

It turned out to be Zhuo Xiong of the Tianxing Sect, one of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs on White Python Mountain.

At first glance, all the Taoist robes of the Tianxing Sect look the same, but upon closer inspection, one can find that the positions and numbers of the stars on them are different.

It is said that this is based on each True Lord's different understanding of the stars, which is reflected in the star chart on the Taoist robe.

"I've met True Monarch Bai... After the banquet, there was the usual small gathering, which caused the delay. Everyone was amazed by True Monarch Bai's strength, and no other topic could be brought up. I estimate that it won't be long before a sect sends a representative to the Northern Region to request the establishment of communication with the Azure Maple Sect."

Zhuo Xiong pressed down on Baiyun and bowed with an excited expression.

"I never expected that the Star Palace Guide, Lord Po Jun, would actually be a Nascent Soul True Monarch from the Heavenly Star Sect. I thought he was an elder from some sword sect..."

Bai Zichen's gaze swept back and forth, his expression neither joyful nor angry, as if he wanted to see through the cultivator in front of him.

Po Jun Xing Jun and Zhuo Xiong are completely different in both physique and martial arts techniques, and normally it would be impossible for them to be associated with each other.

However, he happened to have a Star Palace Token in his hand, which was wrapped by a wisp of power separated from the Purple Star Thunder Sword, ensuring that no one could track him through this token.

Conversely, they were able to sense other cultivators with Star Palace Tokens at close range.

This reverse positioning only works when the target is extremely close, specifically within a hundred feet.

Bai Zichen calmly eliminated the suspects and quickly narrowed it down to the last few people.

He deliberately lifted the restrictions on the Star Palace Token when he went into battle to deal with Xiang Banshan.

When Po Jun Xing Jun saw him, his facial features did not change, so he naturally knew that the sword cultivator that day was not the real 'Gu Chong Xuan', but a living sword immortal from the Northern Region.

As expected, upon sensing the aura of the Star Palace Token, Zhuo Xiong made an excuse after leaving White Python Mountain, shook off his fellow disciple Zhang Zishou, and followed closely behind.

"The True Lord's true identity is not Gu Xuanzhong of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect, but Bai Zichen of the Northern Region. He has kept it from me for a long time."

Zhuo Xiong smiled broadly, his target number of recruits far exceeding his expectations, which made him extremely happy.

In any case, he was no match for Bai Zichen. The stronger Bai Zichen's swordsmanship, the harder it would be for him to resist the temptation of the Taibai Sword Sect's trial secret realm, and he was one step closer to meeting the conditions for opening the secret realm.

Zhuo Xiong felt that he would remain outside the Trial Realm until the end of his life, just like his predecessors.

"We both know each other's true identities now. I wonder if True Lord has considered joining the Star Palace... I'll say it again, this matter is entirely beneficial to you. If you don't believe me, I can sign a Heavenly Dao Contract on top of the Dao Heart Oath."

"Does what you said last time about the Taibai Sword Pill and entering the Trial Realm still count?"

"Of course it counts. All members of the Star Palace have the right to freely enter and exit the Trial Realm. This is a rule established on the first day of the Star Palace's founding. Moreover, our realm is different from the cave realms controlled by other sects. It does not have only one entrance. No matter where you are, as long as you have the corresponding incantation, you can enter the realm."

Zhuo Xiong patted his round belly and immediately made a vow of Dao heart, which stipulated that he would not reveal the true identities of the Star Palace members to outsiders and that they would not scheme against or harm each other.

At the same time, he took out a Heavenly Contract, used the essence blood of a demon beast as ink, and quickly wrote down a few rules on it.

The Heavenly Contract is drawn by a Nascent Soul cultivator who has mastered the Great Dao of Cause and Effect and Retribution. Unlike the Dao Heart Oath, it is not vague and leaves room for maneuver.

For example, Zhuo Xiong's Dao Heart Oath states that he will not betray Bai Zichen's identity, or he will be struck by five thunderbolts and eternally fall into the demon realm. However, if he says it before he dies, he will be free from any backlash or punishment.

However, the Heavenly Contract is different. It is handled in the same way, but the moment you open your mouth, it will be corrected by the Great Dao of Cause and Effect, and the contents will be forgotten.

The Nascent Soul True Lord is a top-secret matter that requires both parties to keep it confidential before its use will be considered.

The Heavenly Contract is equivalent to a top-grade fourth-tier spiritual item. It is time-consuming and laborious to create, and only high-level cultivators can afford to use it.

The key is that a Nascent Soul cultivator skilled in the Great Dao of Cause and Effect and Retribution is needed to add the finishing touch.

Therefore, the Heavenly Contract is becoming increasingly rare, and it is always in short supply on the market.

Zhuo Xiong directly misappropriated the Tianxing Sect's treasury this time, and used it on this occasion without feeling any remorse.

Especially after witnessing Bai Zichen's performance today, I can understand it even more.

To be able to defeat a Great True Lord at such a young age, one's future cannot be simply described as limitless.

A simple vow of faith is unlikely to put the other party at ease; only signing a Heavenly Dao Contract can offer some reassurance.

Bai Zichen read through each clause to ensure there were no ambiguities or errors, and then signed and sealed it.

The two separated their fingers, and the bright red contract mark, like a firebird, circled back and forth across the contract before finally settling on their real names.

"Please accompany me into the secret realm, True Lord. I will explain everything about the Star Palace to you along the way..."

Zhuo Xiong muttered to himself, and a spatial rift clearly appeared above his head.

It is not a spatial rift that one might encounter during ascension, but a spatial passage that has long been stable and formed, allowing for easy entry and exit.

As long as he's not afraid of being discovered, it doesn't matter if he directly enters and exits the secret realm within the Tianxing Sect.

Bai Zichen followed closely behind, with the double guarantee of the Great Dao Oath and the Heavenly Dao Contract, and could feel the other party's sincerity.

'They must need my help to further open the trial realm, otherwise they wouldn't be behaving so humbly.'

Upon entering the secret realm, one is greeted by hundreds of pavilions, all wooden structures, with a significantly higher level of spiritual energy compared to the outside world.

Meanwhile, as far as the eye could see, a crystal dome, resembling an inverted pot lid, firmly sealed off the center of the secret realm.

"This hidden paradise is almost comparable to several prefectures of the Liang Kingdom. It truly lives up to its reputation as a legacy of the Taibai Sword Sect..."

Bai Zichen followed Zhuo Xiong to a solemn palace that stretched as far as the eye could see.

"Fellow Daoist, choose a mask yourself. You can use this as your identification from now on to avoid being discovered by other Star Palace members besides me."

Zhuo Xiong had put on the priest's mask at some point, and his appearance and voice had all changed, transforming him into the image of the Broken Army Star Lord.

(End of this chapter)